Posted by Steve Lacey on March 17, 2004, 8:36 pm, in reply to "Re: Ford Galaxy"
Hi Tony, I didn't realise I'd have to plageurise the whole article for you. A visual difference doesn't always mean that the replacement belt is incorrect. It might mean that the installation procedure needs a little extra care. Gates supplied the OE belt for the original VAG 1.9 diesel engine group and subsequent enhancements mean that the replacement belt has been improved . It now displays a different tooth form than the original belt, latest OE 028 109 119P. The new profile is designed to run in the same pulleys as the former OE belts and works better than any formerly approved OE belt. Going back to my previous post, "If this method is not followed, it is impossible to install the belt. The belt seems too short. It cannot be fitted over the pulleys in the normal way". I should think that the other garage that had the same problem were finally supplied with the early belt that fits in the conventional way. Hope this meets with your approval. Regards, Steve.